The Imperial Beach City Council swore in Mitch McKay as the city’s new mayor at an Aug. 20 meeting, and his empty council seat will now be filled through an appointment and application process. The string of vacancies on Imperial Beach’s council started when Paloma Aguirre, the former mayor, was elected as the District 1 […]
Lilly Corcoran
Lilly Corcoran is a part-time general assignment reporter for The Coronado News. Previously, she worked as a producer for a video podcast based in Washington, D.C., covering Middle Eastern policy and U.S. Congressional affairs. Her reporting experience also includes a multimedia investigative story on pediatric HIV/AIDS in Tijuana, Mexico. Lilly holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in writing from Point Loma Nazarene University.
Posted inRestaurants
Review: on the restaurant for every occasion
I’ve been to The Henry in Coronado many times: with my friends, on first and last dates, alone, with my parents, with my friend’s parents. And let me tell you, there is something deeply comforting about having a restaurant for everything. The Henry is like an old friend you can come to with anything. They […]
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Hidden in plain sight: Coronado’s thriving nightlife scene
I’ll be honest, when I got assigned to write a story on Coronado’s nightlife, I wasn’t feeling very confident. In my mind there was no way a town with an average age of 41.9 would know how to get down, but boy was I wrong. I started my Wednesday night at McP’s Irish Pub and […]
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Review: on the Great American Breakfast
I woke up this morning on the wrong side of the bed. Hungry, cranky, still tired – I wasn’t feeling wholly convinced I could turn my day around. Begrudgingly, I drove to the restaurant I intended to review today. I parked as close as possible, which in Coronado is typically about a half-mile away. On […]
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Review: On the functional latte and working from home
Working from home is not the magical cure-all it is made out to be. Resisting the urge to crawl into bed, start a load of laundry or take another 5-minute brain break is hard. To curb this temptation, I have found myself a big proponent of the work-from-a-coffee-shop-rather-than-home method. However you can’t work from just […]
Posted inNavy
Temporary increase in North Island jet operations
Naval Air Station North Island expects an increase in military flights above and around Coronado over the next few weeks as pilots train for military operations and deployment, according to a Navy spokesman. “The current increase is due to normal carrier air wing training combined with T‑34 familiarization flights for Navy midshipmen,” said Kevin Dixon, […]
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Review: Dive restaurant is for the girls
I am brave enough to admit that one of my favorite pastimes is getting dressed up to sip a cocktail and gossip with my girlfriends. However, finding the perfect place to carry this out is difficult; it requires a location that is cute, affordable and somewhat private. And I’m happy to announce I have found […]
Posted inLocal Government
Get to know your government leaders in Coronado and beyond
Have you ever wondered who makes the decisions that shape life in Coronado? This guide breaks down Coronado’s elected officials at the local, state and federal level. Whether you want to voice a concern or stay informed, it helps to know who represents you. Local government Coronado: Mayor and city council Coronado elected John Duncan […]
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Review: New Pop Pops Paleta location made me a dessert person
I have a confession to make: I am not a dessert person. I much prefer a salty chip or a savory garlic knot to anything sweet. So when I went to review Pop Pops Paleta, the new paleta store in Coronado, I was hesitant. Skeptical even… The Coronado location of Pop Pops Paleta opened on […]
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Review: The bacon, egg and cheese paradox
Part of the allure of the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich is the mess. The grease-soaked paper wrapped tight around the sandwich, a black coffee in a styrofoam cup, choking down your “well-rounded” breakfast while running to work. The New York staple is synonymous with comfort; an antidote to hangovers, and a kickstart for long […]
Posted inLifestyle
Dr. Natalie Bailey named president of the Rotary Club of Coronado
Lifelong Coronado resident Dr. Natalie Bailey has been selected to serve as the next president for the Rotary Club of Coronado until July 1, 2026. Bailey is a general dentist on the island and works alongside her mother, Dr. Suzanne Popp, who was the first female president of the Rotary Club of Coronado in 1999. […]
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Where the paint settles
Jean Pierre Marques’ life has been anything but ordinary. French-born in Algeria, Marques fled to France as a child refugee from the Algerian War. He moved to the United States more than a half-century ago, and has lived in Coronado for the past 26 years. “People say, ‘What are you?’ I say, ‘I am an […]